Blackstar HT Soloist 60 Owner's manual

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Owner’s Manual
Blackstar Amplification Ltd, Beckett House, 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW, UK
For the latest information go to: www.blackstaramps.com
Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, due to our policy of constant improvement
and development, Blackstar Amplification Ltd reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
Designed and Engineered by
Blackstar Amplification UK
HBK-1021 09/11
HT SOLOIST 60
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USA / Canada
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
8. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
9. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
10. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
“TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS APPARATUS FROM THE AC MAINS,
DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE”.
“WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS”.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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Warning!
Important safety information!
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product!
Danger! High internal operating voltages.
Do not open the equipment case. There are no user serviceable parts in this
equipment. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Condensation can form on the inside of an amplier if it is moved from a cold
environment to a warmer location. Before switching the unit on, it is recommended
that the unit be allowed to reach room temperature.
Unauthorised modication of this equipment is expressly forbidden by Blackstar
Amplication Ltd.
Never push objects of any kind into ventilation slots on the equipment casing.
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, liquids or moisture of any type.
Do not place this product on an unstable trolley, stand or table. The product may
fall, causing serious damage to the product or to persons!
Do not cover or block ventilation slots or openings.
This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as a stove, radiator,
or another heat producing amplier.
Use only the supplied power cord which is compatible with the mains voltage
supply in your area.
Power supply cords should always be handled carefully and should be replaced if
damaged in any way.
Never break off the earth (ground) pin on the power supply cord.
The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long
periods of time.
Before the unit is switched on, the loudspeaker should be connected as described
in the handbook using the lead recommended by the manufacturer.
Always replace damaged fuses with the correct rating and type.
Never disconnect the protective mains earth connection.
High loudspeaker levels can cause permanent hearing damage. You should
therefore avoid the direct vicinity of loudspeakers operating at high levels. Wear
hearing protection if continuously exposed to high levels.
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are
followed, then refer the product to a qualied service engineer.
The U.S. Government´s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has
specied the following permissible noise level exposures:
Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA, Slow Response
8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
102
1 105
½ 110
¼ or less 115
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could
result in some hearing loss.
Ear plug protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating
this amplication system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure
is in excess of the limits as set forth above. To ensure against potentially dangerous
exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons
exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as
this amplication system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in
operation.
All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately
from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local authorities.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Blackstar HT Soloist 60 amplier. Like all our products,
this amp is the result of countless hours of painstaking Research and Development
by our world-class design team. Based in Northampton (UK), the Blackstar team
are all experienced musicians themselves and the sole aim of the development
process is to provide guitarists with products which are the ultimate tools for
self-expression.
All Blackstar products are subjected to extensive laboratory and road testing to
ensure that they are truly uncompromising in terms of reliability, quality and above
all TONE.
The HT Soloist 60’s highly exible two channel design features the unique patented
ISF (Innite Shape Feature) control and although it has a comprehensive control set,
it is still simple and intuitive to use. Please read through this handbook carefully to
ensure you get the maximum benet from your new Blackstar product.
If you like what you hear and want to nd out more about the Blackstar range of
products please visit our website at www.blackstaramps.com.
Thanks!
The Blackstar Team
Features
The HT Soloist 60 is a highly versatile amplier suited to a wide range of playing
styles and situations. This compact and fully featured model has two channels, but
the addition of the specially voiced Boost control and OD Body functions effectively
make this a three channel amplier.
The Clean Channel has two modes, ‘boutique’ and ‘modern’, and its own Tone
control providing a wide range of clean tones. The Voice switch recongures both
the preamplier voicing and gain structure, and also the power amplier damping to
reproduce either ringing Class A performance in the ‘boutique’ mode, or very clean
and tight Class AB tones in the ‘modern’ setting.
The Overdrive channel has its own EQ section and like the Clean channel a Voice
switch which allows the character of the channel to be changed, providing a variety
of overdriven tones. This channel is characterised by a tone which is high in gain,
but lacks any of the detached top-end ‘zz’ often found in similar designs. This is
a result of unique preamplier and power amplier shaping techniques, which also
benet the player in the way the overdrive cleans up beautifully as the guitar volume
is reduced. Even at the most extreme settings, the overdrive channel remains
natural-sounding.
The patented ISF (Innite Shape Feature) control is unique to Blackstar Amplication
and represents a major step forward in tone shaping exibility. The ISF control shifts
the response of the three control tone stack between a US type response at one
end, and at the other a UK type response. Importantly, in between the two extremes
lie an innite number of alternative tone choices that would be otherwise unavailable.
The HT Soloist 60 also features a completely natural-sounding digital reverb, which
is outstandingly musical on both clean and crunch tones and raises the benchmark
for guitar amplier specic reverb design. A Dark/Bright switch allows the overall
reverb characteristics to be modied to suit different tastes and playing styles.
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Front Panel
1. Input
Plug your guitar in here. Always use a good quality screened guitar lead.
2. Clean Volume
This controls the volume of the Clean Channel. Turning it clockwise increases the
volume.
3. Voice
In the out position the Clean Channel has a ‘boutique’ voicing, more focussed to
middle and top end, with the power amplier damping congured like many traditional
Class A type ampliers. This mode can produce pleasing levels of crunchy overdrive
at higher settings of the Clean Volume control. With the switch in the in position the
Clean Channel has a more ‘modern’ voicing, with a greater bass response and tighter
sound from increased Class AB style power amplier damping. The gain structure is
also altered to keep the sound clean at higher settings of the Clean Volume control.
4. Tone
The Tone control allows adjustment of the balance between treble and bass
frequencies within the sound. At low settings (counter clockwise) the sound will be
warmer and darker in character. As the Tone control is rotated clockwise the sound
will become brighter.
5. Overdrive Indicator
When the red LED is on the Overdrive Channel is selected. When the LED is off the
Clean Channel is in operation.
6. Overdrive Select
Press this switch to select the Overdrive Channel.
7. Overdrive Gain
The Gain control adjusts the amount of overdrive or distortion on the Overdrive
Channel. Low settings (counter clockwise) will deliver a clean sound on the edge
of break-up. As the Gain control is increased clockwise the sound will become
more overdriven, moving through crunch tones until, at its maximum position, a full
distorted tone is arrived at.
8. Voice
With the Voice switch in the out position, the Overdrive Channel has a ‘classic’
overdrive voicing, tight and crunchy. When the switch is in, power amp feedback is
reduced to give a livelier, looser response.
9. Overdrive Volume
This control adjusts the volume of the Overdrive Channel. Turning it clockwise
increases the volume.
10. Bass
The Bass control adjusts the amount of low-end frequencies in your tone. This amp
has an advanced tone shaping circuit which allows the tone to be varied from tight
and cutting when counter clockwise, to warm and thumping when fully clockwise.
11. Middle
The Middle control adjusts the amount of middle frequencies in your tone. The
middle frequencies are particularly important in setting the amount of ‘body’
your tone has. With the Middle control set to its minimum position (fully counter
clockwise) the sound will be aggressive and scooped, a tone ideal for aggressive
rhythm playing. As the Middle control is increased (clockwise) the amount of ‘body’
is increased, which is more suitable for sustained lead guitar tones.
12. Treble
The Treble control allows exact adjustment of the treble frequencies within the
sound. At low settings (counter clockwise) the sound will be warm and darker in
character. As the Treble control is increased (clockwise) the sound will become
brighter. At the maximum settings the sound will be aggressive and cutting.
13. ISF (Innite Shape Feature)
The ISF control works in conjunction with the Bass,
Middle and Treble controls. It allows you to choose
the exact tonal signature you prefer. Fully counter
clockwise has a more American characteristic with
a tight bottom-end and more aggressive middle, and
fully clockwise has a British characteristic which is
more ‘woody’ and less aggressive.
Unlike conventional ‘contour’ controls and parametric equalisation systems, the
Bass, Middle and Treble controls remain interactive with each other just like in a
traditional guitar amplier tone stack. This leads to a very familiar, musical response.
14. Reverb
The Reverb control sets the overall level of the reverb effect. With the control fully
counter clockwise there will be no reverb. Turning the control clockwise will increase
the amount of reverb.
15. Presence
The Presence control sets the overall treble response of the amplier. Percussive
high-end can be accentuated on clean sounds and the amount of aggressive treble
controlled with crunch and overdrive settings.
16. OD Body
When the switch is in a mid frequency boost will be applied to the Overdrive Channel
when Boost is selected, adding more sustain without over emphasising the bass
frequencies.
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17. Boost
This control sets the amount of increase in volume when the specially voiced
footswitchable Boost is selected.
18. Master Volume
This controls the overall volume of your amplier. Turning it clockwise increases the
volume.
19. Power Indicator Light
The power indicator will light when the amplier is switched on.
20. Standby
This switch enables the output stage. Always turn this switch on at least 30 seconds
after the Power switch (21). During short breaks in playing use just this switch to
turn ‘off’ and ‘on’ the amplier’s output.
21. Power Switch
This switch is used to turn the amplier on and off. You should always turn this
switch on before turning on the Standby switch (20).
Rear Panel
1. Mains Fuse
The value of the Mains Fuse is specied on the rear panel. Never use a fuse of the
incorrect value or attempt to bypass it.
2. Mains Input
The supplied detachable mains lead is connected here. The lead should only
be connected to a power outlet that is compatible with the voltage, power and
frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. If in doubt get advice from a
qualied technician.
3. H.T. Fuse
The value of the H.T. Fuse is specied on the rear panel. Never use a fuse of the
incorrect value or attempt to bypass it.
4. Speaker Outputs
The output marked ‘1x16 Ohm’ is for the connection of a single 16 Ohm extension
speaker cabinet (or the internal loudspeaker of the HT Soloist 60 combo).
The outputs marked ‘1x8 Ohm or 2x16 Ohm’ are for the connection of either a single
8 Ohm extension cabinet or two 16 Ohm cabinets. Also, the internal loudspeaker
of the HT Soloist 60 combo can be plugged in here if it is used with a 16 Ohm
extension cabinet. See table overleaf.
‘1x16 Ohm’ output 1x8 Ohm or 2x16 Ohm’ outputs
Internal 16 Ohm combo speaker X X
Internal 16 Ohm combo speaker X
plus one 16 Ohm extension cab
One 16 Ohm extension cabinet X X
Two 16 Ohm extension cabinets X
Single 8 Ohm extension cabinet X X
WARNING: The output marked ‘1x16 Ohm’ should never be used at the same time
as any of the outputs marked ‘1x8 Ohm or 2x16 Ohm’. Failure to correctly match
the impedance of the amplier and speakers will damage the amplier.
5. Speaker Emulated Output
This output emulates the tonal characteristics of a guitar speaker cabinet and
provides a natural valve overdrive tone for connection to a recording device or
mixing desk. Always use a good quality screened lead.
NOTE: To ‘silently’ record, set the master volume to zero or turn the amp to
standby mode. You may also record from this output while in standby mode without
a loudspeaker connected, but ensure that no loudspeaker leads are connected to
any of the loudspeaker output jack sockets of the amplier, as this will defeat the
load protection circuit and will cause damage to the amplier.
6. Cabinet Switch
The switch enables you to select either a 4x12 closed back or a 1x12 open back
cabinet emulation for the Speaker Emulated Output.
7. Reverb Dark/Light
In the out position the digital reverb is voiced to have a warm dark quality. When
the Light position is selected the reverb has a brighter quality with more zing on the
reverb tail.
8. Effects Loop Return
Connect the (mono) output of an external effects unit here.
9. Effects Loop Send
Connect the (mono) input of an external effects unit here.
10. Effects Loop Level
The Effects Loop Level switch sets the effects loop to either +4dBV/-10dBV, which
enables you to use it with either professional equipment (+4dBV setting), or with
guitar level effects such as effects pedals (-10dBV setting).
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11. Footswitch Mode
This switch allows a choice of two modes of behaviour for the footswitch.
With the switch in the OUT position (2 CH+Boost), Boost operates independently of
channel selection and will be applied to either the Clean or Overdrive channel according
to which is currently selected. Repeated selection of the Boost footswitch will toggle the
Boost function on and off.
With the switch in the IN position (‘3 Channel’), selecting Boost will automatically select
the boosted Overdrive channel. To exit Boost mode the player then selects either Clean
or Overdrive which returns the amplier to the non-boosted Clean or Overdrive channel.
12. Footswitch
The supplied 4-way footswitch is connected here. The footswitch enables you to switch
between the Clean and Overdrive channels, select the specially voiced Boost and switch
the Reverb on or off.
Technical Specification:
Power (RMS): 60 Watts
Valves: 2 x ECC83, 2 x EL34
Weight (kg): 24.4
Dimensions (mm): 619 x 566 x 297
Footswitch: FS-6 supplied
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forma distinta del servicio municipal de recogida de basura, a través
de puntos de recogida designados por el gobierno o las autoridades
locales.
¡AVISO!
Importante Información de seguridad
LEA LA SIGUIENTE INFORMACIÓN DETENIDAMENTE Y CONSERVE LAS
INSTRUCCIONES PARA FUTURAS CONSULTAS.
SIGA TODOS LOS AVISOS E INSTRUCCIONES MARCACADAS EN LOS
PRODUCTOS.
¡PELIGRO! Alto voltaje interno.
NO ABRA LA TAPA DEL EQUIPO. NO HAY PARTES UTILIZABLES PARA OTROS
FINES EN ESTE EQUIPO. REMITA CUALQUIER ANOMALÍA AL SERVICIO
TÉCNICO CUALIFICADO.
UTILICE TRAPOS SECOS PARA LIMPIAR.
SE PUEDE FORMAR CONDENSACIÓN DENTRO DEL AMPLIFICADOR SI ESTE
SE HA MOVIDO DE UN LUGAR FRIO A OTRO MÁS CALIDO. EN EL CASO DE
QUE SE MOVIERA EL AMPLIFICADOR DE UN SITIO MÁS FRIO A OTRO MÁS
CALIDO O A LA INVERSA, DEJE UN RATO EL AMPLIFICADOR SIN ENCENDER
PARA QUE ESTE ALCANCE LA TEMPERATURA MEDIA DEL NUEVO LUGAR.
LAS MODIFICACIONES NO AUTORIZADAS ESTÁN EXPRESAMENTE PROHIBIDAS
POR BLACKSTAR AMPLIFICATIO LTD.
NUNCA APOYE OBJETOS EN NINGUNO DE LOS AGUJEROS DE VENTILACIÓN
LOCALIZADOS EN LAS TAPAS DEL EQUIPO.
NO EXPONGA LOS EQUIPOS A LA LLUVIA, LIQUIDOS O HUMEDAD DE
CUALQUIER TIPO.
SIGA TODOS LOS AVISOS E INSTRUCCIONES MARCADAS EN EL PRODUCTO.
NO PONGA LOS EQUIPOS EN CARRETILLAS INESTABLES O MESAS
NORMALES. EL EQUIPO PUEDE CAER CAUSANDOSE SERIOS DAÑOS ASÍ
COMO A PERSONAS.
NO CUBRA O BLOQUEE LOS AGUJEROS DE APERTURA Y VENTILACIÓN.
ESTE PRODUCTO NO DEBE SER PUESTO CERCA DE UNA FUENTE DE CALOR
COMO PUEDE SER UN RADIADOR, ESTUFA O CUALQUIER PRODUCTOR O
AMPLIFICADOR DE CALOR.
USE SOLO LA FUENTE DE ALIMENTACIÓN QUE SEA COMPATIBLE CON LOS
VOLTAJES UTILIZADOS EN EL ARE EN DONDE ESTÉ.
LA FUENTE DE ALIMENTACIÓN DEBE DE SER MANEJADA CON CUIDADO Y
DEBE DE SER REMPLAZADA EN CASO DE CUALQUIER DAÑO.
NUNCA ROMPA LA TOMA DE TIERRA SOBRE EL CABLE DE CORRIENTE.
EL CABLE DE CORRIENTE DEBERÁ DE SER DESCONECTADO CUANDO LA
UNIDAD NO VAYA A SER USADA DURANTE UN TIEMPO.
ANTES DE ENCENDER UN CABEZAL, LA PANTALLA DEBERA ESTAR CONECTADA
COMO SE DESCRIBE EN EL LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES UTILIZANDO LOS
CONDUCTORES RECOMENDADOS POR EL FABRICANTE.
REEMPLAZE SIEMPRE LOS FUSIBLES DAÑADOS POR OTROS DE
CARACTERISTICAS IDENTICAS.
NUNCA DESCONECTE EL PROTECTOR DE LA TOMA DE TIERRA.
LA POTENCIA DE SONIDO DE LOS ALTAVOCES CUANDO LOS NIVELES SON
ALTOS PUEDEN CAUSAR UN DAÑO PERMANENTE. USTED DEBERÁ POR
TANTO EVITAR LA EXPOSICIÓN DIRECTA A LOS ALTAVOCES CUANDO ESTOS
ESTÉN OPERANDO A UN NIVEL ALTO. PONGASE PROTECTORES DE OIDOS SI
DEBE DE ESTAR CONTINUAMENTE EXPUESTO.
SI EL PRODUCTO NO FUNCIONARA UNA VEZ SEGUIDAS TODAS LAS
INSTRUCCIONES, REMÍTALO AUN SERVICIO TÉCNICO CUALIFICADO.
LA OFICINA AMERICANA DE PROTECCIÓN DE LA SALUD HA ESPECIFICADO
LOS SIGUIENTES NIVELES ADMISIBLES DE EXPOSICIÓN DE RUIDO.
DURACIÓN POR DIA Y HORAS NIVEL DE SONIDO (dBA) BAJA RESPUESTA
8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
102
1 105
½ 110
¼ ó Menos 115
CUALQUIER EXPOSICIÓN POR ENCIMA DE LOS LIMITES MENCIONADOS
PUEDEN PROVOCAR PERDIDAS AUDITIVAS.
LOS TAPONES PROTECTORES DEBEN DE SER UTILIZADOS CUANDO SE OPERE
ESTE SISTEMA DE AMPLIFICACIÓN PARA PREVENIR DE UNA PERMANENTE
PERDIDA DE OIDO SI LA EXPOSICIÓN ES EXCESIVA O ESTÁ POR ENCIMA DE
LOS LIMITES DESCRITOS ARRIBA. PARA PREVENIR CONTRA UNA EXPOSICIÓN
PELIGROSA A ALTOS NIVELES DE SONIDO SE RECOMIENDA A TODAS LAS
PERSONAS QUE PUEDAN ESTAR EXPUESTAS A NIVELES PRODUCIDOS POR
UN SISTEMA DE AMPLIFICACIÓN COMO ESTE QUE PROTEJAN SUS OIDOS
MIENTRAS LA UNIDAD ESTÁ EN FUNCIONAMIENTO.
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HT Soloist 60 Front Panel
HT Soloist 60 Rear Panel
STANDBY POWER
MASTER VOLUMEREVERB
ISF
BASS
MIDDLE TREBLE
EQUALISATION
INPUT
TONEVOLUME
100100
10 1000100100
010010
BOOSTPRESENCE
010010
CLEAN
VOICE
VOLUMEGAIN
100100
OVERDRIVE
OD
SELECT
VOICE
OD
BODY
HT SOLOIST 60
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Owner’s Manual
Blackstar Amplification Ltd, Beckett House, 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW, UK
For the latest information go to: www.blackstaramps.com
Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, due to our policy of constant improvement
and development, Blackstar Amplification Ltd reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
Designed and Engineered by
Blackstar Amplification UK
HBK-1021 09/11
HT SOLOIST 60
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